#EpicFail – 07-2015
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Five ways Europe is recharging its batteries
Intersolar Europe 2015: More compact than in years previous, Intersolar Europe 2015 nevertheless pulsated with PV passion. Stunted European market growth could not dampen spirits, which were raised by a strong showing for storage and a universal dedication to translate European innovation into market maturation.
Jun 30, 2015
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A sustainable market in sight
Some call it the ‘solarcoaster’: the steep climb in periods of rapid growth followed by a gut-churning descent as regulations change and markets contract. Thrilling one moment, terrifying the next. But have we entered a period in which more sustainable global growth will become the norm? An answer in the affirmative was the impression the […]
Jun 30, 2015
Return to profit at the top end
c-Si industry ranking: Profitability is a term that is music to the ears of any producer, and in the crystalline silicon module ranks it is thankfully one being heard with increasing regularity. Movement amongst the top producers in this years ranking has not been groundbreaking, but there remains a lot of activity.
Jun 30, 2015
Space and time
Cestas project: Thousands of acres, thousands of modules, thousands of components: The challenges facing Schneider Electric as it beavers away on the construction of the 300 MW Cestas plant in France are daunting, particularly in the fields of supply chain and schedule management.
Jun 30, 2015
A big thin boost
Thin film: While thin film technologies have been slowly losing market share to crystalline silicon technology in recent years, impressive efficiency improvements have the potential to turn this trend around. Add to that the power boost CIGS and CdTe modules exhibit, on a kWh/kWp basis, and manufacturers claim the technology is a compelling offering.
Jun 30, 2015
Hanergy: Solars Apple or Enron?
Thin film: Hanergy burst on to the solar scene and quickly became one of the most intriguing and, in some ways, exciting companies. But the recent plummeting of its share value is one of the many warning signs about the mysterious thin film maker that once had aspirations to be the Apple of the solar industry.
Jun 30, 2015
Into reserve gear
Battery first movers: From show-stopping product announcements to supportive government policies, there is an unprecedented level of movement in the global storage industry right now. But which countries are leading the way, and what are the growth drivers for behind-the-meter and grid-scale storage?
Jun 30, 2015
Building paths to new financing
Financing: Solar PV assets coming of age has been followed by a wide discussion on the role of new types of financing in the renewable energy market. An emerging theme is the rising interest of institutional investors in renewable energy investments. What are the opportunities and constraints for solar PV deployment within the new trend?
Jun 30, 2015
The United States of solar
Supply and demand: Is the soaring solar market in the U.S. storing up problems for the future? With demand growing, domestic supply remains stunted, while the forthcoming ITC sunset is driving an installation rush that threatens to overlook the industrys tangible shortcomings.
Jun 30, 2015
